Ilex mucronulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucronulata
ID:
730307
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Lloydia 11: 214 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729640
Common Names
- Mucronulata Holly
- Mucronulata Ilex
- Mucronulata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ilex mucronulata (also called Pointed-Leaf Holly, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ilex mucronulata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and berries. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ilex mucronulata has small white flowers and black berries. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ilex mucronulata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Ilex mucronulata
Ilex mucronulata is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Ilex mucronulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ilex mucronulata?
Ilex mucronulata
What is the common name of Ilex mucronulata?
Mucronulate Holly
What is the natural habitat of Ilex mucronulata?
Mountainous regions of the southeastern United States
Species in the Ilex genus
Species in the Aquifoliaceae family
Ilex mucugensis, Ilex stenura, Ilex toroidea, Ilex guaramacalensis, Ilex abscondita, Ilex acutidenticulata, Ilex affinis, Ilex altiplana, Ilex amara, Ilex amazonensis, Ilex annamensis, Ilex anomala, Ilex antonii, Ilex apicidens, Ilex apiensis, Ilex aquifolium, Ilex aracamuniana, Ilex archeri, Ilex ardisiaefrons, Ilex arimensis, Ilex arnhemensis, Ilex atabapoensis, Ilex attenuata, Ilex auricula, Ilex azuensis, Ilex baasiana, Ilex barahonica, Ilex belizensis, Ilex berteroi, Ilex blancheana, Ilex blanchetii, Ilex brandegeeana, Ilex brasiliensis, Ilex brevipedicellata, Ilex bullata, Ilex canariensis, Ilex casiquiarensis, Ilex cassine, Ilex celebensis, Ilex chevalieri, Ilex chinensis, Ilex chiriquensis, Ilex ciliolata, Ilex clementis, Ilex clethriflora, Ilex cognata, Ilex colchica, Ilex condorensis, Ilex congesta, Ilex cookii,
References
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:127948-2: Based on the initial data import